Pope Francis resting as he continues pneumonia recovery
Pope Francis slept well and is resting, the Vatican says, as he continues his slow recovery from double pneumonia and shows he's still getting work done.
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Lower costs, better value as airlines deal takes flight
A deal between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia could strengthen competition and improve flight capacity in a '"major win" for passengers.
Tropical cyclone intensifies as path remains uncertain
A tropical cyclone has intensified to a category three system off one state's coast as uncertainty remains over its path next week.
Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity
Australia's defence minister downplays concerns about time taken by New Zealand to raise an alert about Chinese warships warning of live fire in the Tasman Sea.
Coles gains on Woolies, grabs sales during rival’s woes
Coles estimates it scored $120 million in extra sales during a 17-day strike by Woolworths workers, as it announces superior sales growth than its big rival.
Qantas shares take off on strong first-half result
Qantas says it has learned its lessons after posting a strong return to form with a nearly $1.4 billion first-half underlying profit after tax.
Practice torpedo washes up on popular beach
A suspicious device that washed up on a popular beach and sparked an exclusion zone has been identified as a practice torpedo before the army retrieved it.
Seaplane engine tear-down could offer fatal crash clues
The engine of a seaplane that crashed near a tourist island, killing three passengers, will be deconstructed in the hope it will shed light on the cause.
NRL defends Trump’s Vegas invite after charity backlash
White Ribbon called the NRL "tone deaf" for inviting Donald Trump to its Las Vegas fixtures, but the league's chief executive disagrees with the charity.
Football Australia want Matildas coach by mid-year
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will coach at least two more games, but Football Australia want a permanent head coach in place by mid-year.
Disappointment turns to triumph for cleared Kuhnemann
Matt Kuhnemann says he was disappointed to be reported for having a suspect action, before being cleared by the ICC and allowed to return to bowling.
‘Truly sorry’ Mam faces possible personal legal action
Contrite Brisbane star Ezra Mam has revealed why he waited two months to reach out to victims of his car accident and is ready for any legal action against him.
Wilson’s plot to win Aussie keeping selection debate
NSW wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson has been named the best player of the WNCL this summer, but knows she will have to wait longer for Australian selection.
Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine
Ukraine is calling on Australian companies to boost investment alongside the US after President Donald Trump pushed for a mineral extraction deal to recoup aid.
Car seized in search after woman fatally shot on street
A car has been seized as police ramp up their investigation after a 27-year-old woman was fatally shot on a suburban street in broad daylight.
‘Cruise from hell’ passengers reimbursed and then some
Passengers will get back about double what they paid for a storm-affected P&O cruise from Australia to the south Pacific.
How Benny and the Jets forged new Broncos six-gun
Ben Hunt is ready to play five-eighth for Brisbane with the same freedom and off-the-cuff style that he displayed in 2017 for Ipswich in a career turning point.
Man stabbed before body found in concrete, court told
A murder trial has been told by a woman that she saw Andrew Walsh being stabbed before his body was discovered wrapped in plastic and encased in concrete.
Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season
The early signs are captain Marcus Bontempelli will be ready for round one after he was forced off early in the Western Bulldogs' pre-season win over Hawthorn.
Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead
Legendary American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead along with their dog at their home in New Mexico.
Son of Black Caps quick to join Dolphins in 2026
Giant Newcastle prop Sebastian Su'a, son of a former New Zealand left-armer, will join the Dolphins next season on a two-year deal.
Spirit sink Flames to book WNBL grand final spot
For the first time since 2015, Bendigo will contest the WNBL grand final after seeing off Sydney by 17 points in game two of their semi-final series.
Starcevich concussed as Crows beat Lions in AFL
Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich will miss their AFL season opener against Geelong next week after he was concussed in their loss to Adelaide.
Israel seeks to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire
Israel wants to extend the first phase of the ceasefire and get more hostages home, saying it was in a stronger position to negotiate because of US backing.
Lions say ‘no malice’ in Starcevich concussion incident
Brandon Starcevich's concussion will rule him out of AFL's opening round and put the spotlight again on players pushing opponents into marking contests.
Marnus: Aussies want to silence crowd, not rely on rain
Marnus Labuschagne knows rain in Lahore could ease Australia into the Champions Trophy semi-finals - but he'd rather they go out and beat Afghanistan.
Host ‘relieved’ of work, not fired after Gaza post: ABC
The ABC has denies it sacked a pro-Palestine fill-in host by taking her off air, claiming it was contractually allowed to shorten her shifts.
All teams to be offered Vegas trip before double-ups
The NRL will resist the temptation to bring back its more prominent clubs for second Las Vegas visits until every team has been offered a turn in Sin City.
Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets
If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.
Pope reaches two-week mark at hospital with pneumonia
A guarded sense of optimism surrounds Pope Francis and his recovery from pneumonia as he reaches the two-week mark in hospital.
Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists
Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.